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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 205, 307.50 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 205, 307.50 and 131.92 is: 197.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    205 : 307.50 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    205/307.50 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    205x = 307.50 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    205x = 40,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 40,565.40/205
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.88

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